Bars at Dublin Airport closed 'earlier than usual' last night amid flight cancellations due to Storm Amy
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Bars at Dublin Airport closed 'earlier than usual' last night amid flight cancellations due to Storm Amy
"A total of 115 flights were cancelled at Dublin Airport as of 8pm yesterday evening due to high winds brought by Storm Amy. Meanwhile, 18 inbound flights were diverted to other airports, and many outbound and inbound flights were experiencing delays due to the weather conditions affecting several airports across Ireland and the UK. This resulted in many passengers stranded at Dublin Airport terminals awaiting rebooking arrangements following cancellations or waiting for their delayed flights."
"Though wind speeds decreased around Dublin yesterday evening and into today, passengers due to fly today were advised to keep in touch with their airline for updates on the status of their flight. As of 8am, around 20 flights have been cancelled by airlines for today. Some outbound and inbound flights are experiencing delays as a result of the weather issues here and at other airports."
High winds from Storm Amy caused 115 flight cancellations at Dublin Airport by 8pm, with 18 inbound flights diverted to other airports. Widespread delays affected outbound and inbound services across airports in Ireland and the UK, leaving many passengers stranded in terminals awaiting rebooking or delayed departures. Large crowds across two terminals prompted some bars to close earlier than usual as a contingency measure to accommodate families and children. Dublin Airport stated that such early closures are standard practice on bad weather days that cause delays and cancellations. Wind speeds eased the following day, but around 20 flights remained cancelled by 8am and passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updates.
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